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Arsh: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“throne”

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عرش

عَرْش

Arsh (عرش, Arabic عَرْش) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “throne”. It comes from the Arabic root ع ر ش. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ع ر ش.

Arsh at a glance

Meaning: throne
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: arsh
Syllables: 1
Letters: 4
First letter: A · ع

Meaning of Arsh

In English: throne
اردو میں معنی: تخت، عرش

Origin and history of Arsh

Lane gives ʿarsh as a throne; in the Quran it is the Throne of Allah (e.g. 9:129).

Rootع ر ش

How to say and write Arsh

Say it: arsh1 syllable · Audio recordings coming later
English: Arsh
Urdu: عرش
Original script: عَرْش
Themes: Faith Royalty

Sibling names for Arsh

Muslim girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Arsh.

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Questions about the name Arsh

What does the name Arsh mean?

Arsh means “throne”. In Urdu: تخت، عرش. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Arsh a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Arsh is a boy’s name.

Is Arsh a Muslim name?

Yes. Arsh is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives ʿarsh as a throne; in the Quran it is the Throne of Allah (e.g. 9:129).

How do you pronounce Arsh?

Say it “arsh”: 1 syllable.

How do you write Arsh in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Arsh is written عرش. In its original script: عَرْش.

Is the meaning of Arsh verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.